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1955 Map of Jamul Mountains, 1978 Print
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1955 Map of Jamul Mountains

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Sweetwater Reservoir and the Otay Lakes dominate this San Diego County landscape, serving as critical infrastructure for the growing suburban and agricultural communities of the mid-20th century. Residential expansion is clearly visible in the purple-tinted urban extensions of Spring Valley and Casa de Oro, while the eastern and southern portions of the map retain a more rural character defined by expansive ranching operations like Monte Vista Ranch and Ivanhoe Ranch. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional land grants such as Otay (Estudillo) and Otay (Dominguez) meet modern infrastructure. Topographic details reveal the prominence of San Miguel Mountain and Mother Miguel Mtn, which overlook the developing Proctor Valley and Jamul Valley. Educational and social hubs like Southwestern College and The Oaks School appear alongside essential utility sites like the Savage Dam and various water storage facilities, documenting the region's mid-century modernization.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain